ENGL101 Jewell - How to Write Revision Goals
After each peer review session, you will be asked to write three revision goals. These goals are important to revision in the same way having a sense of purpose is in drafting: they allow you to use revision reflectively and purposefully, and to enter the revision process with a plan in place. Remember that revision is not just about “fixing” what isn’t working, but also identifying strengths that you can develop further.
It is important that revision goals be as specific as possible (for example, if you say you need more details, indicate precisely where in the essay details are lacking or could strengthen the writing). The more specific and detailed your goals, the easier it will be for you to achieve them. Avoid vague generalities like “I want to improve my writing” or “I need to make it easier to understand.”
It is also important to distinguish revision, which focuses on content and structure/flow, and editing, which focuses on spelling, grammar, and punctuation and should be the final step in your writing process.
For EACH of the three goals you are asked to write, identify WHAT that goal is, WHY you think it is an important goal, and HOW you will go about achieving that goal. Revision goals should be typed and printed, and will be evaluated as part of your homework grade.
ENGL101 Jewell - How to Write Revision Goals
After each peer review session, you will be asked to write three revision goals. These goals are important to revision in the same way having a sense of purpose is in drafting: they allow you to use revision reflectively and purposefully, and to enter the revision process with a plan in place. Remember that revision is not just about “fixing” what isn’t working, but also identifying strengths that you can develop further.
It is important that revision goals be as specific as possible (for example, if you say you need more details, indicate precisely where in the essay details are lacking or could strengthen the writing). The more specific and detailed your goals, the easier it will be for you to achieve them. Avoid vague generalities like “I want to improve my writing” or “I need to make it easier to understand.”
It is also important to distinguish revision, which focuses on content and structure/flow, and editing, which focuses on spelling, grammar, and punctuation and should be the final step in your writing process.
For EACH of the three goals you are asked to write, identify WHAT that goal is, WHY you think it is an important goal, and HOW you will go about achieving that goal. Revision goals should be typed and printed, and will be evaluated as part of your homework grade.